Installation Guide

Table Of Contents
Removing a fan assembly from the chassis
To remove a fan assembly from the chassis that is receiving power, complete the following steps:
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on the router.
2. Depending on your router model ( MLXe-32) use the appropriate screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the fan
assembly faceplate to the rear of the router.
DANGER
The ExtremeRouting MLX-32 fan assembly is heavy and will be o-balance as you remove it. Use both hands on
the handle.
DANGER
Be careful not to accidently insert your ngers into the fan tray while removing it from the chassis. The fan may
still be spinning at a high speed.
CAUTION
Removal of ExtremeRouting MLX-32 rear fan modules allows access to bus bars and backplane. Avoid contact
with these parts. There are hazardous energy levels at these locations.
3. Remove the fan assembly by grasping the handle on the faceplate and pulling the fan assembly toward you. Pulling the fan
assembly unseats the fan connector from the router.
Attaching the upward deector
The upward deector is placed between the fan assembly handle and the fan assembly faceplate. To install the upward deector to each
fan assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, detach the fan assembly faceplate by removing the three screws from each side of the fan
assembly. Refer to Replacing the fan tray assembly in MLXe-4 and MLXe-8 routers on page 259.
Replacing fan assemblies
Extreme Routing MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide
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